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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Iconic detective stories featuring cunning mysteries and thrilling adventures

Arthur Conan Doyle author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:6th Sep '18

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This collection presents some of the most iconic cases featuring the legendary detective, showcasing his brilliance and intricate adventures. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes remains a timeless classic.

Part of Penguin's exquisite hardback Clothbound Classics series, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is designed by the acclaimed Coralie Bickford-Smith. This collection features high-quality, colorful, and tactile cloth bindings, with foil stamping that enhances its visual appeal. These collectible editions are perfect for both avid readers and those who appreciate beautiful book design.

This anthology includes some of the most renowned cases that solidified Sherlock Holmes as one of literature's most enduring characters. Accompanied by his loyal friend and chronicler, Dr. Watson, Holmes steps out from his smoke-filled rooms at 221B Baker Street to confront the dark forces of treachery and evil. In stories like 'The Speckled Band', a desperate woman seeks their help to unravel the mystery of her sister's untimely death, while 'A Scandal in Bohemia' reveals the complexities of a king's blackmail by his former mistress.

The collection also features 'Silver Blaze', where Holmes and Watson delve into the disappearance of a prized racehorse, and culminates in 'The Final Problem', where Holmes faces his greatest adversary, Professor Moriarty, the 'Napoleon of crime'. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes not only showcases thrilling mysteries but also the brilliant mind of a detective who has captivated readers for generations.

“For the past decade, Penguin has been producing handsome hardcover versions of their classics (…) both elegant and quirky in shocks of bright color” 
The New York Times

ISBN: 9780241347782

Dimensions: 295mm x 137mm x 35mm

Weight: 696g

576 pages